UP NEXT:Diamondbacks vs. RockiesWhen: Friday at 6:40 p.m.Where: Chase Field.Roof hotline: 602-462-6262.TV: FSAZ.Radio: 620 AM, 106.9 FM, 710 AM.Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Tyler Skaggs (1-1, 5.40 ERA) vs. Rockies LHP Jorge De La Rosa (8-4, 3.09).Notable: Skaggs makes his return to the majors about a month after he was sent back to the minor leagues. He has made three starts with the Diamondbacks, throwing six shutout innings in one and give up five runs in each of the other two. He is coming off perhaps his best start of the season for Triple-A Reno. On Saturday against Sacramento in Triple-A Reno, he threw 8 1/3 shutout innings, striking out 13 and walking three. … After missing most of the past two seasons with elbow problems, De La Rosa has thrown well for the Rockies. He is not throwing as hard as he did pre-elbow surgery, but he still is getting ground balls, preventing home runs and has cut his walks. De La Rosa He has given up three runs in 19 innings (1.42 ERA) in his past three starts. In 92 career innings against the D-Backs, he has a 2.25 ERA.

Rockies update: The Rockies continue to hang around in the National League West, entering Thursday three games under .500 at 41-44. Of course, that they’re still in the hunt in the division is more a product of the NL West’s mediocrity than the Rockies’ play, given that they would be in sixth place in the AL East. That said, it is surprising that the Rockies are playing this well. As usual, they have a good offense, ranking second in the league with 4.68 runs per game. Unexpectedly, their pitching has been decent, at least relative to Coors Field. Rockies pitchers have given up just 68 home runs, the third-fewest in the league. They’re without their best hitter, SS Troy Tulowitzki, out with a broken rib, and OF Dexter Fowler, who has a sore right wrist.

By Bob McManamanazcentral sportsThu Jul 4, 2013 9:33 PM

Each week, azcentral sports talks to a Diamondbacks player or coach for Diamondbacks Extra.

This week: Outfielder Adam Eaton.

Question: How are you keeping your sanity, having to spend so much time on the disabled list with that elbow problem of yours this year?

Answer: I haven’t been able to. It’s been crazy thus far to watch everyone else have the fun. They’ve been having a lot of fun up here and it’s been fun to watch, but I want to start being included in that. My wife and my family are keeping me sane and keeping me busy, but I can’t wait to get back out there.

Q: Have you been able to keep a sense of humor through all this or are you grumpy every day like “Angry Bill,” Willie Bloomquist?

A: I’m not quite Willie. I’m getting better, though. I think it’s been kind of a growing, learning process for me just because I’ve never been on the disabled list like this. I’ve never been out of the game and away from it for this long. Especially being a rookie; you want to be a part of the team and it’s kind of difficult to do that on the disabled list. But I’ve definitely learned by being on the DL with guys like (Aaron) Hill and (Jason) Kubel and J.J. (Putz) how to go about it, day by day, and still be the same person.

Q: Have you done anything to try and lift up your spirits?

A: My wife and I went to San Diego while the team was there. They didn’t know I was there, but it was nice to watch them play and it was nice to get out of Scottsdale for a little bit because you’re stuck here with rehab and whatnot, so it was nice to get out and enjoy the weather a little bit.

Q: What’s the best thing about Scottsdale?

A: There’s always something to do. There’s always a good restaurant to go to, and I love food. So does my wife, so we have been having quite the taste of the town.

Q: Are you gaining weight?

A: (Laughs.) Not yet, but I need to.

Q: So do you two have a favorite spot?

A: We love Juan Jaime’s, a little Mexican restaurant right down the street on Thompson Peak (Parkway) and Hayden (Road). I love the burritos. They have all different combinations, but if you find the right one, it’ll keep you coming back.

Q: OK, so back to the whole DL thing. A lot of people, when they’re a little depressed, go out and buy something to cheer themselves up. Have you tried going the money route yet?

A: That’s usually something I do. It’s either food or I go out and buy a video game or something. It’s nothing big, but I usually buy something that can take my mind off things.

Q: So did you buy a video game?

A: Yeah, I bought the new NHL one. I’m playing the Coyotes’ season and I’m about halfway through. That’s how much I’ve been playing.

A: No, I haven’t and he was out here not that long ago, too. Katie (Eaton’s wife) was really upset about it. She’s like, “Why didn’t you get to meet him?” And I’m like, “I don’t know.” But one day, I’m sure we’ll meet up.

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